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BT

Summary

BT is one of the UK’s biggest and best-known broadband providers, with nationwide coverage and a wide choice of packages. As the owner of Openreach, the network used by most broadband companies, BT has access to one of the most extensive infrastructures in the country. Whether you live in a city or a remote village, there’s a good chance BT can provide a connection.

Packages

Package Name Speed Setup Monthly First Year Cost*
Full Fibre 1 (24 month)
50 Mbps £0.00 £25.99 £311.88
Full Fibre 2 (24 month)

£50 BT Reward Card

74 Mbps £0.00 £25.99 £311.88
Full Fibre 150 (24 month)

£75 BT Reward Card

150 Mbps £0.00 £27.99 £335.88
Full Fibre 300 (24 month)

£80 BT Reward Card

300 Mbps £0.00 £30.99 £371.88
Full Fibre 500 (24 month)

£85 BT Reward Card

500 Mbps £0.00 £31.99 £383.88
Full Fibre 900 (24 month)

£150 BT Reward Card

900 Mbps £0.00 £35.99 £431.88
Fibre 1 (24 month)
50 Mbps £0.00 £25.99 £311.88
Fibre 2 (24 month)

£40 BT Reward Card

74 Mbps £0.00 £25.99 £311.88
Home Essentials No Income (social tariff)

Mixed technology; see notes

Social Tariff

Social Tariffs are discounted packages offered to those who are in receipt of certain benefits such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit. The exact criteria will depend on the provider.

36 Mbps £10.00 £16.00 £202.00
Home Essentials Fibre Essential (social tariff)

Mixed technology; see notes

Social Tariff

Social Tariffs are discounted packages offered to those who are in receipt of certain benefits such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit. The exact criteria will depend on the provider.

36 Mbps £0.00 £21.00 £252.00
Home Essentials Fibre 2 plan (social tariff)

Mixed technology; see notes

Social Tariff

Social Tariffs are discounted packages offered to those who are in receipt of certain benefits such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit. The exact criteria will depend on the provider.

67 Mbps £0.00 £24.00 £288.00
Home Essentials Unlimited Broadband (ADSL) (social tariff)

(not available in FTTC/FTTP areas)

Social Tariff

Social Tariffs are discounted packages offered to those who are in receipt of certain benefits such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit. The exact criteria will depend on the provider.

15 Mbps £0.00 £15.00 £180.00

* VAT Included. The First Year Cost does not include any in-contract price increases that may apply with some providers. Please refer to the package details to see if increases are applicable.

Additional Comments

The company offers a full range of broadband services, from standard fibre (FTTC) to full-fibre (FTTP) packages that deliver ultrafast speeds. BT’s newer Full Fibre plans provide a direct fibre connection to your home, giving download speeds up to 900 Mbps and upload speeds up to 110 Mbps. These are ideal for larger households, home offices, or anyone who regularly streams, games, or downloads large files. Even the standard fibre plans offer decent performance, with average speeds ranging from 36 Mbps to 74 Mbps.

One of BT’s key strengths is reliability. Its network is well-established and regularly maintained, with nationwide customer support available 24/7. The Smart Hub 2 router that comes with BT’s packages is designed to deliver strong Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home, and you can add Wi-Fi discs to eliminate dead spots if needed. BT also includes access to a huge network of public Wi-Fi hotspots across the UK, which can be useful when you’re on the move.

Customer service has improved in recent years, with BT now offering UK and Ireland-based call centres and online chat support. The MyBT app also makes it easy to check your connection status, run speed tests, or manage your account.

Overall, BT is a safe and dependable choice for broadband. It offers wide availability, strong performance, and a good balance of speed and service. While it might not be the cheapest option, BT’s experience, reliability, and extras make it a solid pick for households that want a well-supported, nationwide provider they can count on.

For discounts, take a look at our page on BT Broadband Deals & Offers.

ISP Details

Name BT
Legal Name British Telecommunications Plc
IPv6 Support Yes
ISPA Member Yes
Ofcom Code of Practice Yes
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Link https://www.bt.com

Contact Details

Sales Telephone 0800 800 150

BT Reviews

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mbdave 20 Dec 2019 (reviewed 6 years ago)
When BT Broadband works, it works well. When there is a problem, it is a nightmare. For over a year I had a problem with my broadband, which was only resolved because I had a problem with my TV services, and it was discovered as a result of that. In spite of engineering visits, new routers etc, nothing happened, until the TV group found an issue with perturbations on the line (although these were identified by Kaspersky, BT took no notice). The final resolution happened when the port in the cabinet in the road was changed to a different port, and suddenly, it all worked well. Why this could not have been established earlier beats me.
lelboy 20 Dec 2019 (reviewed 6 years ago)
I have had very little trouble over the years I have had BT 80/20. There have been occasional glitches - which were resolved instantly. I have found, though, that BT admin sometimes fails to do the job quickly and accurately - usually revolving around billing issues.
gbichard 20 Dec 2019 (reviewed 6 years ago)
peterradio 16 Dec 2019 (reviewed 6 years ago)
Over priced, and favours new customers. I shall leave when contract ends
sgbrown 02 Dec 2019 (reviewed 6 years ago)
I live in Selsey, West Sussex, on the south coast. We are at the "end-of-the-line" as far as telecomms are concerned. The download speed is very, very variable. Sometimes it flies, but most of the time it crawls along. It is often too slow to stream a YouTube video without numerous stops to buffer. Subscribers to other providers in this area report the same problems.
kevineugene 20 Nov 2019 (reviewed 6 years ago)
Not bad but if you wish to complain it takes ages to find out how and which part of BT you need to complain to!
mljman 20 Nov 2019 (reviewed 6 years ago)
I switched to BT from Virgin 5 years ago when I moved to a new home not covered by Virgin. Since then I have had exemplary service from BT and whilst not as fast as my old ISP, the service has been reliable and I cant remember a day when it has gone down or slowed up. I'm on their unlimted 72mbps down service and speeds are pretty much that - occasionally dropping to 67mbps. But then I live only a stones throw (100yds) from their main exchange for the area.
333geoff333 20 Nov 2019 (reviewed 6 years ago)
The much maligned BT broadband and mobile service is not my experienced,quite the contrary,they have over a decade or more , when I have had a problem (either me or them) it has been resolved to our mutual satisfaction,one cant ask for better,cheaper maybe but not as good over time,I recommend BT 100%
peterradio 11 Nov 2019 (reviewed 6 years ago)
BT BB is OVERPRICED & BT does not care about it's long standing loyal customers. ALL the best and cheapest deals are aimed at NEW customers,expecting the long standing customers to pay inflated high prices regardless. I shall be leaving as soon as my current contact ends.
sgbrown 21 Oct 2019 (reviewed 7 years ago)
I live on the South Coast, the end-of-the-line as far as BT is concerned. Their service is patchy at best, sluggish is their norm.For many months now there has been a proliferation of BT vans and workers attending various sites between our coastal village and the nearest main town. Maybe they are trying to fix things, but so far, nil result.